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[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - December 1, 1950]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated December 1, 1950. Requests the charter for the newly organized Palacios, Texas, LULAC Council. Also mentions possible reorganization of Bay City LULAC Council.
Date:
December 1, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Virginia L. Dominguez - 1952-08-01]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Virginia L. Dominguez of Santa Fe, New Mexico, LULAC Second National Vice President, dated August 1, 1952. Herrera issues the charter for the Artesia, New Mexico, Ladies LULAC Council Number 211 and discusses his travel plans for August 1952 in his new position of LULAC National President.
Date:
August 1, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Claude Fernandez - 1952-08-01]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Claude Fernandez, LULAC District Governor in Carlsbad, New Mexico, dated August 1, 1952. The letter originally had as an enclosure the charter for the Artesia LULAC Ladies Council Number 211.
Date:
August 1, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1952-12-01]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera discusses events at various LULAC Council and mentions his plans to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce committee to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican Government.
Date:
December 1, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Cosme Hinojosa - 1952-12-01]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to the Honorable Cosme Hinojosa, Consul General of Mexico for the State of Texas, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera writes regarding the blacklisting by the Mexican Government of Brazoria County. Herrera requests a record of complaints of discrimination against Brazoria County which he will use during his meeting with Brazoria County. Herrera also requests a representative from the Consul General's office to attend the meeting with him.
Date:
December 1, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-01]
Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera. Acknowledges receipt of Herrera's letter from July 29 requesting a motion to dismiss. In re: Civil Action No. 9009 - Ben Rios, et al v O. B. Ellis, et all - Houston Division.
Date:
August 1, 1955
Creator:
Connally, Ben C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Arthur Perry to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-01]
Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Arthur C. Perry, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson. The Army had approved the hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros on October 27, 1954.
Date:
November 1, 1954
Creator:
Perry, Arthur C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, LULAC Junior Director, to All Men's and Ladies Councils - 1954-11-01]
Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, Junior Director, to All Men's and Ladies Councils instructing the Junior Councils that there must division of Districts and Supervisors appointed. The letter includes active councils and districts in the states of Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. Vasquez gives further instructions on the duties of Junior District Supervisor.
Date:
November 1, 1954
Creator:
Vasquez, Emily Rimmer
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-03]
Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera. Elias Guerrero, Chairman, Carlos M. Garcia, and Marcos Reyes cordially requesting Herrera's presence as a speaker at the Annual Banquet and appointment of new officers on January 9, 1955. Council 188's event was to take place at the county fairgrounds of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Date:
March 1, 1955
Creator:
Guerrero, Elias
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Campos to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-01]
Letter from Tony Campos to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's support for Frank Pinedo's re-election as National President. Campos is Pinedo's campaign manager and is asking Herrera to give the supporting or closing nomination speech. "In your hands you have the future of LULAC." Campos also writes to catch up and let Herrera know of how he is doing in Lubbock, Texas. "I am doing o.k. I got two secretaries. Not bad, eh Johnny [...] You know yourself Johnny...that when the people of Mexican descent need us, sometimes we have to sacrifice our personal life in order to help those who mostly need help."
Date:
June 1, 1955
Creator:
Campos, Tony
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1955-11-01]
Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1955, requesting Herrera's presence at the LULAC Area Reunion meetings at El Campo on November 5 and 6. Laurel informs Herrera that there will be a banquet and a dance on Saturday night.
Date:
November 1, 1955
Creator:
Laurel, Oscar M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin Veal, April 1, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin Veal discussing an enclosed letter Latimer wrote to the Chairman of the Insurance Commission. Latimer writes that he will send Veal any information he receives.
Date:
April 1, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Smith, April 1, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Smith discussing a banquet for the Victory Men's Bible Class and asking Smith how much Latimer owes him for the tickets.
Date:
April 1, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Southern to Truett Latimer, March 1, 1957]
Letter from Paul southern to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for a copy of the Texas Mental Health Code and asking him to vote for HB 6.
Date:
March 1, 1957
Creator:
Southern, Paul
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1957]
S letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane. Crane explains that each year she sends a message to Grace with greetings for Carswell and any of the other Abilene friends who are still there. She advises that now she is sending the note to Carswell and asking that he give her Christmas love to Grace and all the Sandefers. She requests that he or Grace send the dates on her Grandmother's grave, tell her Abilene news and then offers the season's greetings. Notes written by Carswell; Grand Mother - Died September 24, 1894; Grand Dad - Died December 17, 1905; Answered December 17, 1957; Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80th St., NYC. Printed stationery including "Hollyhocks" by John Edwards. The envelope into which the card was placed is also included in the record. Envelope addressed For Mr. T. N. Carswell c/o Compere, Abilene, Texas postmarked New York, December 1, 1957. The reverse side includes return address From Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, 181 East 80 Street, New York City.
Date:
December 1, 1957
Creator:
Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maizie Toungate to Glenn R. Klopfenstein - August 1, 1955]
A letter addressed to Mr. Glenn R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Maizie Toungate, Supervisor, Parole Division), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas dated August 1, 1955. Toungate references a letter from Klopfenstein in which a report on Subject OP 95040 was requested. She advises that Subject has reported each month, the reports have been forwarded to their office and that the conduct and attitude of Subject is satisfactory.
Date:
August 1, 1955
Creator:
Toungate, Maizie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Envelope: From parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 1, 1956]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from a parolee/inmate, in Weldon, Texas, dated January 1, 1956. Subject 108,345 expresses to Carswell his joyous feeling regarding his date of discharge which is to be on March 16. A portion of the envelope is also included in the record and is addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, and is postmarked from Weldon, Texas, on January 4, 1956.
Date:
January 1, 1956
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. O'Brien to Betty Christian - September 1, 1953]
A letter addressed to Howard Carney, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (Attn: Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division) from Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California (by Joseph R. O'Brien, Supervising Parole Officer), dated September 1, 1953. O'Brien replies to a letter from Christian by advising of California requirements for a subject serving a mandatory life sentence. Subject No. 17095 must apply for Executive Clemency from the Governor by writing to and supplying required information to Mr. Joseph Babich who will supply the forms to make application. A second letter is duplicate copy.
Date:
September 1, 1953
Creator:
O'Brien, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ralph Yarborough, United States Senate, dated July 1, 1959. Yarborough expresses his appreciation for a clipping which outlined the provisions Carswell considers necessary in new labor reform legislation. He advises of bill, S. 1555 having passed in the Senate and is in the House but will give Carswell's recommendations every consideration if the bill is returned to the Senate.
Date:
July 1, 1959
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to George Andre from Isaac Herbert Kempner, October 1, 1954]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing depreciation of equipment, write offs, and construction regarding the Pan House.
Date:
October 1, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to H. M. Baldrige, February 1, 1954]
Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to H. M. Baldrige discussing income tax status in relation to a court case.
Date:
February 1, 1954
Creator:
Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Jay A. Phillips, June 1, 1954]
Letter from George Andre to Jay A. Phillips discussing an audit report detail the tax refunds that need to be processed.
Date:
June 1, 1954
Creator:
Andre, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. M. Baldrige, April 1, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. M. Baldrige discussing the status of a case between the Imperial Sugar Company and the United States. The nature of the law suit is detailed in relation to taxes and how to move forward.
Date:
April 1, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to A. H. Blackshear Jr., March 1, 1954]
Letter from George Andre to A. H. Blackshear Jr. discussing a list of directors from the City Stevedoring Company for income tax purposes.
Date:
March 1, 1954
Creator:
Andre, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History